Hunton Forest Dam Reservoir Report
Nearby: Elmoe Pond Dam Christy Nursery Dam
Last Updated: December 5, 2025
Hunton Forest Dam, located in Concord, North Carolina, is a significant earth dam situated along a tributary to Irish Buffalo Creek.
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Summary
While the dam's primary purpose is listed as "Other," its structure and purpose remain unspecified. With no state regulation or permitting in place, the dam is currently under the inspection of the state, but lacks enforcement protocols. The last inspection in October 2020 revealed a significant hazard potential, with the dam's condition remaining unrated.
Despite the lack of detailed information on the dam's specifications such as height, volume, and storage capacity, the significant hazard potential and absence of a formal assessment raise concerns about the dam's safety and potential risks it poses to the surrounding area. The dam's condition assessment date and emergency action plan status remain unclear, leaving water resource and climate enthusiasts to question the preparedness and management measures in place to mitigate any potential disasters. As the dam's risk profile remains uncertain, a comprehensive evaluation and risk assessment may be necessary to ensure the safety and security of the surrounding community and environment.
River Or Stream |
Tributary to Irish Buffalo Cre |
Hazard Potential |
Significant |
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Condition Assessment
SatisfactoryNo existing or potential dam safety deficiencies are recognized. Acceptable performance is expected under all loading conditions (static, hydrologic, seismic) in accordance with the minimum applicable state or federal regulatory criteria or tolerable risk guidelines.
Fair
No existing dam safety deficiencies are recognized for normal operating conditions. Rare or extreme hydrologic and/or seismic events may result in a dam safety deficiency. Risk may be in the range to take further action. Note: Rare or extreme event is defined by the regulatory agency based on their minimum
Poor A dam safety deficiency is recognized for normal operating conditions which may realistically occur. Remedial action is necessary. POOR may also be used when uncertainties exist as to critical analysis parameters which identify a potential dam safety deficiency. Investigations and studies are necessary.
Unsatisfactory
A dam safety deficiency is recognized that requires immediate or emergency remedial action for problem resolution.
Not Rated
The dam has not been inspected, is not under state or federal jurisdiction, or has been inspected but, for whatever reason, has not been rated.
Not Available
Dams for which the condition assessment is restricted to approved government users.
Hazard Potential Classification
HighDams assigned the high hazard potential classification are those where failure or mis-operation will probably cause loss of human life.
Significant
Dams assigned the significant hazard potential classification are those dams where failure or mis-operation results in no probable loss of human life but can cause economic loss, environment damage, disruption of lifeline facilities, or impact other concerns. Significant hazard potential classification dams are often located in predominantly rural or agricultural areas but could be in areas with population and significant infrastructure.
Low
Dams assigned the low hazard potential classification are those where failure or mis-operation results in no probable loss of human life and low economic and/or environmental losses. Losses are principally limited to the owner's property.
Undetermined
Dams for which a downstream hazard potential has not been designated or is not provided.
Not Available
Dams for which the downstream hazard potential is restricted to approved government users.
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